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$55+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to St. Louis (STL)

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CMH — STL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to St. Louis (STL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$372 or less

Good one-way deal

$169 or less
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/56:53 amCMH - STL
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/123:29 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:48 amCMH - STL
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Sun 4/64:57 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop16h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:50 amCMH - STL
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Thu 5/17:25 pmSTL - CMH
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amCMH - STL
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/95:38 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$275
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:36 pmCMH - STL
3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/95:38 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/41:45 pmCMH - STL
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Fri 4/114:43 pmSTL - CMH
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/19$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:35 amCMH - STL
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/510:18 amSTL - CMH
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$546

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to St. Louis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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St. Louis

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Sat 4/5

6:53 am-9:22 am

1 stop3h 29m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

3:29 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$159

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Fri 4/4

11:48 am-11:46 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/6

4:57 pm-10:44 am

1 stop16h 47m

$180

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 5/1

8:50 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/1

7:25 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/9

5:38 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 13m

$275

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Thu 3/6

9:36 pm-6:41 pm

3 stops22h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/9

5:38 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop25h 53m

$283

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Fri 4/4

1:45 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/11

4:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$287

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 3/4

10:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/5

10:18 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$546

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 4/1

5:42 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$55

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 5/20

12:25 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$89

ColumbusSt. Louis

CMH - STL

CMHSTL

Columbus

Tue 4/1

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$119

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-St. Louis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-St. Louis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-St. Louis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-St. Louis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-St. Louis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to St. Louis

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to St. Louis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to St. Louis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to St. Louis. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,013 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,412 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to St. Louis from Columbus?

    Most people fly into Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight to St. Louis from Columbus. On average, Lambert-St Louis has 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day from 4 airlines. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to St. Louis round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($159), Frontier ($180), and Southwest ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to St. Louis. You may be able to fly from Columbus Airport to St. Louis for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to St. Louis one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Spirit Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Southwest start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus Airport to St. Louis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $133. While the most popular route (Columbus - Lambert-St Louis) can be booked for $224 on average our data indicates $354 when flying from Columbus Airport to St. Louis.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to St. Louis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to St. Louis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to St. Louis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to St. Louis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to St. Louis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Columbus Airport to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to St. Louis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to St. Louis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$195Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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